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Wake and District
3 days ago2 min read
Non-Negotiables in Pipe Band
A successful pipe band operates with discipline, consistency, and a shared commitment to excellence. Rehearsals are where the foundation...
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Wake and District
4 days ago2 min read
Bagpipers and Drummers Are Friends
Bagpipers and Drummers Are Friends: A Lesson from Frog and Toad — in Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s book Frog and Toad Are Friends ,...
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Wake and District
Feb 12 min read
Expectancy determines outcome.
We’ve all heard the phrase “you get out what you put in,” but there’s more to it than just effort. The way you approach practice,...
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Wake and District
Jan 222 min read
Metaphors, Music, and Mindset: An Essay on Excellence
Excellence is a concept that resonates deeply in music, art, and life. It’s not about being perfect but about striving for something...
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Wake and District
Dec 25, 20242 min read
Bagpipes: The Original Messenger in the Mist
In an age when our fingers fly over keyboards to send emails and thumbs tap away on screens to send texts, it’s easy to forget that not...
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Wake and District
Dec 24, 20242 min read
A Defining Year
As we prepare to close another extraordinary year, I’m filled with immense pride and gratitude for each of you. Your hard work,...
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Wake and District
Dec 17, 20242 min read
The Beat That Speaks
Throughout history, percussion has been more than just rhythm. It has been a voice. Across cultures and centuries, drums and percussive...
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Wake and District
Dec 1, 20242 min read
Leadership Lessons in Harmony: Tackling Challenges with Positivity
In the world of pipe bands, as in any organization, problems are inevitable. Reeds may go out of tune, drumsticks may falter, and...
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Wake and District
Nov 24, 20243 min read
Together, we can seriously do anything.
There’s a quote that says, “All you need is a little delusion and audacity, and you can seriously do anything in this life.” It’s a bold...
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Wake and District
Nov 24, 20243 min read
Letting the Music Guide Us: The Heartbeat of Wake and District
At Wake and District, we’ve always believed music is more than just notes on a page or sounds in the air—it’s a language, a heartbeat,...
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Wake and District
Nov 18, 20242 min read
Clarity in Harmony – A Band United
In the world of music, and especially in a pipe band, clarity is key. Every note played, every beat struck, must resonate with precision...
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Wake and District
Nov 17, 20242 min read
How Do We Continue to Get Better?
In a band as diverse and passionate as Wake and District, the question of “How do we continue to get better?” goes beyond simply...
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Wake and District
Nov 17, 20244 min read
The Power of Pipe Band
There’s a moment when you first hear it—the deep, resonant thrum of the bass drum, the rhythmic pulse of the snares, and then, cutting...
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Wake and District
Nov 17, 20242 min read
Bands Do What They Do for One Another
At the heart of every pipe band lies a bond built on shared effort, collective goals, and an unwavering commitment to one another. It’s...
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Wake and District
Nov 12, 20242 min read
Change in Musical Leadership
As we look to the future and continue to refocus for the 2025 season and beyond, the Wake and District Pipe Band is thrilled to announce...
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Wake and District
Nov 11, 20243 min read
Protecting Yourself Through Practice
For members of the Wake and District Pipe Band, playing bagpipes and drums is more than just a pastime—it’s a commitment to excellence,...
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Wake and District
Nov 3, 20243 min read
Breaking the Chains of Old Habits to Build a Better Band
As musicians and performers, our routines become second nature. The rhythms, the movements, the habits—these all intertwine, shaping not...
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Wake and District
Nov 2, 20242 min read
The Linkage to Our Past is Temporary: Embracing Tradition with Forward Vision
In the world of piping, heritage is deeply woven into our music, dress, and traditions. At Wake and District, we understand our journey...
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Wake and District
Oct 29, 20242 min read
Why Every Pipe Band Needs a 'No A$$hole Rule
In The No Asshole Rule , Robert I. Sutton argues convincingly against the corrosive effects of toxic behavior—something that applies as...
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Wake and District
Oct 29, 20242 min read
Lean In.
The first law of nature is natural selection, often summarized as “survival of the fittest.” For many, this concept brings to mind the...
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